COLLEGE PARK, Md. - After a dominating start to the season, the No. 22 Maryland wrestling team hits the road for a busy weekend outside of College Park. The slate is highlighted by an important dual against Stanford. Select wrestlers will also be in tournament action throughout the country.

The Cardinal traveled to Colorado Springs and defeated Air Force to improve to 3-0 on the season. Maxwell Hvolbeck started the visitors' effort with a pin, with the eight other wins coming by decision. Stanford has also gotten past Menlo and California Baptist this season.

The Turning Point

The Terrapins’ contest at Stanford could be decided by the results at the middle weights. The 149, 157 and 165 pound weight classes all feature competitive matchups that could swing the dual.

"If things go like we think they're going to go, those matches will be very important," Maryland head coach Kerry McCoy said. "Obviously, we want to win every match, but those three weight classes could swing it."

Series History

Led by pins from Frank Goodwin and Jimmy Sheptock, the Terps handed the Cardinal a 27-12 defeat in College Park last season. Based on each teams probable starters, there will be no rematches from last season's contest.

The Terps will be all over the map this weekend with a number of wrestlers competing in tournament action. Three Terps, led by Clarion Open champion Geoffrey Alexander; will compete in the Cyclone Open in Ames, Iowa on Saturday.

On Sunday, the Terps will cover both coasts, with some competing in the Wolfpack Open in Raleigh and others in action at the Roadrunner Open in Fresno. All three competitions will provide solid early season tests.

Maryland head coach Kerry McCoy was named to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's class of 2014, as announced by the organization.

McCoy finished his college career at Penn State University with an overall record of 115-18. A three-time All-American, he won the NCAA Heavyweight Title in 1994 and 1997

Following his college career, McCoy starred for his United States, earning a sliver medal at the 2003 World Championships and winning five straight U.S Open Freestyle Championships from 2000-2004. McCoy twice represented the U.S. at the Olympic Games, finishing fifth in 2000 and seventh in 2004.

McCoy was named Maryland head coach in 2008 and has accumulated a 77-25-1 record over five years. A three-time ACC Coach of the Year, McCoy has won three ACC titles and coached seven All-Americans since he arrived in College Park.

“I’m truly honored and humbled by this,” McCoy said. “I’ve seen so many greats get into the hall and knowing my name will be listed with them is unbelievable. I’m so happy.”

All Star Status

Jimmy Sheptock began his season with an exhibition win over No. 6 Jake Swartz of Boise State in the featured 184-pound bout at the NWCA All-Star Classic at George Mason University.

An All-American last season, Sheptock will look to improve on his finish at the NCAA Championship last season and defend his ACC tittle. The senior is 3-0 in his campaign this season, with three dominating victories at the Terrapin Duals. His finally victory over of Kutztown put him over 100 victories for his Maryland career.

King of the Clarion

Geoffrey Alexander put the Terps on the board in tournament action, notching the Clarion Open crown. Alexander defeated Samuel Sherlock by fall in the final and went 5-0 overall at the tournament. The senior will compete at the Cyclone Open this weekend.

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